“Nesting”: A Terrible Idea in Divorce

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This by far was the hardest experience I have had to go through personally in my life and I would not have done with anyone other than Brown Law. Their experience with Divorce made me feel at ease and when i wasn't at ease they were a phone call away ready to talk to me, even if all i needed to do was vent.
Their Professionalism was not only above par they found a way to make it personal by connecting with me, keeping me in the loop at every moment and making sure the decisions being made were in my best interest.
I wouldn't wish divorce on anyone, it can be ( was for me ) a long drawn out emotional process but if you find yourself in those shoes, I wouldn't look any further. Brown made me feel like their interest was in me not just another divorce case.read more

I can't say enough about Marco. He is on the ball, follows through and makes you feel appreciated as a client, regardless of how much help you need. If there was an option for more than 5 stars, he would get it.read more

I have been retaining Brown Law for representation in all of my custody mediation proceedings and they are amazing! Marco Brown is cordial and his professional standards exceed expectation. Clay Randle was my latest attorney and he as well exceeded my expectations. This firm made everything go very smoothly and the communication was amazing. High five as well to Daniel and Jodi with their assistance as well.read more

Clay Randall handled my divorce and did a fantastic job! He is an excellent attorney; knowledgeable, conscientious, and very good about promptly responding to phone calls and emails and giving updates on your case. I highly recommend him.read more

It turns out that I did not need to retain Marco Brown's services because my ex and I were able to come to an agreement.
With that being said, I cannot express enough gratitude to Marco for following up with me, on about a monthly basis to make sure the situation was going well. He definitely did not have to do that, and I much appreciate it. I've had three separate attorneys in the past that I did actually retain, that did not show that level of concern.
I very much hope I do not need family law services ever again in the future, but if I do, this is my go-to firm.read more

Really good service. I didn't want to get divorced but unfortunately it was the best decision for me and Clay was extremely helpful throughout the whole process and really good with communication.read more

I am extremely pleased with the service that I have received so far. Everyone that I've interacted with has been extremely professional and great to work with. Jon is a excellent and strong attorney with a lot of fantastic advice. I'm so proud to work with such an amazing attorney, and team.read more

Highly recommend! They made the whole process flow quickly and explained everything in a way I could understand. The biggest thing is they listened to my worries and addressed every one of them. They stay in touch with you every step of the way. Even if there is no updates at the time they will still check in. It feels so good to have what felt like the weight of the world lifted off my shoulders!read more

Clay Randle did an outstanding job. He was on top of things every week checking in for questions and he got back to me with the answers in a timely manner. I think my final outcome turned out as good as I could of possibly gotten!! Thank you Clay!read more

I highly recommend Brown Law. They dedicate themselves to divorce cases only and to their clients. They help ease the stress and anxiety in a very difficult time, starting as soon as you walk in the door you are greeted with a friendly warm face. Brown Law is professional, fast to respond, highly experienced, caring, thorough and honest. I would give more than five stars if I could. Thank you, Brown Law and Jon Hibshman whom I had as my attorney, He was awesome.read more

Going through a divorce is a life altering experience. Not just for the couple but any children involved. Brown Law did amazing guiding me and getting through this difficult time. My attorney Clay, called to check in twice a week even if I had no news or vice versa. They are precise in what they do and have proven to be the professionals in their business.read more

This is awesome firm! I started my divorce pro se and these guys took me on as a client a week before mediation and got results I never would have had I a saw this through alone. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.read more

Marco brown is an amazing lawyer. My case was very complicated and he made it happen for me. I highly recommend him and his stafg. Thank you so much for helping me out. I appreciate you and all that you do in that little amount of time.read more

I will be forever grateful for Brown law. I had a strange custody modification that I needed help with and Brown Law was there for the whole roller coaster ride. Jon Hibshman was an amazing attorney, he worked tirelessly and with great finesse handling the erratic opposing counsel. I can say without a doubt Brown Law made my family's life better going forward. I cannot recommend Brown Law enough they explain everything and are incredibly responsive. I've had good attorneys and bad attorneys in the past seven years, but Brown Law ( Jon Hibshman) listened to my concerns and that made a world of difference.read more

Brown Law firm has a wonderful Attorney working for them Mr.Clay Randle, Esq. is a Diamond in this company. I have experienced patience & empathic compassion for the task given. Quick responses, efficient attention to details for my concerns. My Attorney is Carning, Hard working, Knowledgeable, empathic & results driven! Looking out for the Best interest for his client! Brown Law will fight for what you deserve! Trust them ???? to be on your side to get the results you need!read more

I don’t know where to start with this law firm. They represented me and my case professionally, I got the honor of working with Clay whom did an amazing job, he was always available and answered my questions, always reached out to me to made sure I was feeling comfortable with everything. He did not have me agree to anything I did not feel comfortable with, Marco assured me we would fight until the end and get a fair outcome. That is exactly what happened, they turned a night mare and stressful situation into a positive outcome. I highly recommend this law firm they stand by their quote. “
We're dedicated to helping remove the fear associated with getting divorced, by protecting your finances and maximizing the time with your kids”
I was able to get all this in my outcome. If I could give them 10 starts I would!read more

Very good experience. AlwKeeping me feeling comfortable both through the stress of the process and financially. Good at responding quickly in a timely manner to your questions. (Something I didn't find in other lawyers) Thank you Brown law for all you did for me!
Luis Velasquezread more

What a great help Brown Law was for me. Begenning to end Clay Randall kept me informed of the happenings of my case as well as educating along the way. Even when things looked bleak from my point of view, he was able to keep me focused. A big help under stressful conditions, which was very helpful! Had a great outcome due to Clays knowledge and strategy! Have a big apprection to Brown Law team from my first call (thank you Daniel) to settling my account. Thank you Brown Law!read more

I can’t say enough good things about Brown Law, and my attorney Clay. They helped me feel at ease, informed, and listened to throughout the whole process. What was one of the hardest experiences, was made a little easier because of their assistance and expertise!read more

Brown Law is incredible! They were truly an advocate for me. They listened to my concerns and followed with me every three days for the entire duration of my case. I sent emails and text messages late at night and on weekends and they replied every time. I would recommend anyone looking for only the very best family law firm to go with Brown Law.read more

Divorce is painful for everyone involved. For me the process was protracted and, at times, adversarial. I was frequently anxious and scared about what was going to happen. My primary attorney, Jon Hibshman, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable and provided me with realistic assessments of my case and the likely outcome. This was a godsend during the uncertainty of the divorce process. Of note, I feel that the final judgement was reasonable for all parties and reflected what I was told almost two years prior during a divorce consultation. It was a journey, but we got there, and the whole time I felt supported by my team.
I want to mention how I chose Brown Law, LLC over some of the other firms in the area. When researching firms I was struck by Marco Brown's FAQ in which he kept going back to the mantra "Be nice. No, seriously, be nice." This resonated with me, and, per my experience with everyone at Brown Law, LLC, actually reflects the perspective of all the member of the Brown Law, LLC team. Again, divorce is painful for everyone, but I think that with a malevolent attitude it could have been far worse. So, be nice while protecting your and your family's future. For those of you that find yourself in the divorce/custody process, I would highly recommend Brown Law, LLC.read more

My experience with Brown Law was top notch! I walked in scared to death and feeling very vulnerable and lonely and they made me feel comfortable and safe...like a good friend who has your back. From my initial meeting with Marco, then several with McKenzie, and numerous phone calls and emails with Daniel and Jodi, they are all very professional, thorough and experienced and I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. I highly recommend this firm!read more

I came to Brown Law for assistance in ending my alimony obligation since both parties had reached retirement age (as stipulated in our Decree).
I intially met with Marco and he was attentive and persuasive. Their fees are structured such that you don't feel like your writing checks every month.
My assigned attorney, McKenzie, worked to communicate with my ex-wife's attorney, who was less than responsive and forthcoming. Through perservence and good fortune, we managed to strike a very favorable agreement with my ex-wife.
McKenzie and her paralegal, Jodi, each provided weekly updates to me. Once we reached an agreement with the other party, the case was submitted, reviewed and closed within 3 days.
I have historically had a very dim view of attorneys. I found it refreshing working with the team at Brown Law. They were responsive, empathetic and, ultimately, brought my case to a satisfactory conclusion.
I recommend them!read more

I just finished my Divorce through Brown Law Marco and Jon and staff did an excellent job of taking care of my family and I through this process. There team is number 1 and I would highly recommend them again. I will be telling all my friends that might be unfortunately going through a divorce how great of a job this team did for me thanks to my new friends at Brown law
Dave Garreaudread more

Enjoyed working with Brown Law team, especially Attorney Clay Randle. He helped me to understand the process and was diligent in handling my case. Highly recommend them to anyone going through the divorce process.read more

Divorce is a difficult and frustrating process to go through but the team at Brown Law helped me navigate my way through with the outcome my kids and I needed. They were great at communicating with me and answering all my questions as well has working with my finances. I'm glad to be done and I was even more glad for all their help!read more

I had been doing my divorce by myself & my ex husband had been delaying it 2 a point were it was almost dismissed & Jon & Jodi came 2 my aid helping me by finally getting my Ex 2 settle & finalize my divorce... I'm so very grateful 4 them & feeling like someone finally had my back.. This would've never been possible without Brown Law... I would highly recommend them... Very personal, checked in with me every week & I knew my divorce would finally be settled... Thank You so much Brown Law 4 everythingread more

I highly recommend Brown Law for your divorce needs. Prior to retaining Brown Law, Marco (Managing Partner) was very helpful at understanding my needs. Marco’s professionalism and candor was just what I was looking for considering the nature of such a life changing event. Marco and his team were very transparent throughout my entire divorce and the divorce questionnaire that they provided gave me a good starting point on where to begin. Divorce can be a very trying time and knowing that I had Brown Law to help me navigate this process gave me one less thing to worry about. Thank you Marco and team.read more

Often times we are placed in a position where we may have to make difficult choices. We may find ourselves in position where we require the expertise of another person to help us see it through. Attorney Marco brown is one such person. He helped my family by doing what he loves, with integrity and honor. I could not ask for a better attorney. He was kind and thoughtful, yet diligent in fighting for what was right. Because of his hard work my family can be together in a safe and secure environment. Much thanks to Marco Brown and his hard working staff. We recommend your service to anyone. You will always hold a special place in our hearts!read more

Brown law is great to work with. They are personal, friendly, and understanding. They helped me through the toughest time of my life. They advised me with great expertise. I feel lucky I found them.read more

They are an eager team of trustworthy, knowledgeable individuals. Clay Randle gave some very counsel that helped me feel less apprehensive and less stressed out over my divorce situation. The team at Brown Law will fight for what is yours as a parent, but also be respectful of your budget and desires. Should I need anything concerning my divorce in the future, I'll be a repeat client.read more

Marco recently helped us with our adoption. He knew exactly what needed to be done in our situation and was very responsive when we needed him. I highly recommend him if you need someone to have your back.read more

I am also a family law attorney practicing in the Salt Lake area. I have had multiple cases with Marco and Brown Law, and I can attest to their quality, compassion, and integrity. Sometimes clients worry when two opposing attorneys are friendly or supportive of each other, but a truly good attorney can and will advocate for their client in a respectful and competent way. Other attorneys sometimes add their own brand of conflict to a situation that is already stressful and scary for clients. Brown Law will not do that. They will advocate for you and protect your interests while maintaining integrity and staying focused on your needs and goals.read more

Recently Marco helped us with the adoption of our part Native American daughter. There are some extra steps in the adoption process because she has Native blood. Marco knew exactly what needed to happen and did a fantastic job walking us through that process. I remember one day, I called him at least eight different times and he answered every time and helped me through a really rough day at court and with another lawyer that was not cooperating in Texas, where our daughter was born. We will forever be grateful for Marco's quick thinking, advice, and guidance through that process, without it things may not have turned out in our favor.read more

I have known Marco Brown Law and his staff for almost 4 years. They are an amazing and an exceptional group of individuals who work very hard for their clients. My case has been a very difficult one to say the least. His staff having to deal with my incarcerated ex husband has not been easy. They are professional and very proficient in their jobs. They answer any and all questions very quickly and help me understand legal jargon when I have a question about what’s going on. I definitely recommend them to anyone in need of a family law attorney. You won’t be disappointed.read more

My situation involved the safety of my children. I came to Brown Law and McKenzie Armstrong took my case. We filed immediately for a restraining order and obtained supervised visitation for the other party. When it comes to the safety of your children, you can never be too careful, do too much, or put a price tag on it. I'm so glad I hired Brown Law and McKenzie to represent me during this difficult time. I am very happy with the work they provide and the result I received. I would recommend them to any family or friends.read more

If you need an excellent family law attorney, look no further than Brown Law LLC. As for anyone going through a difficult divorce, the circumstances can be very stressful, emotional and, at times, infuriating. For me, the reality of a divorce was not something I was prepared for and I had originally hired a different law firm to handle my case. Despite having no experience in these matters, I was immediately concerned with how my case was being handled and how this would negatively affect the rest of my life. It was at this time that a good friend, who happened to be a district attorney for the state of Utah, recommended that I contact Marco Brown. The next week I had the opportunity to meet with Marco in his office. Marco was sensitive to my situation, but very direct. Notwithstanding the current status of my case, Marco agreed to accept me as a client. This was the turning point for me. Marco explained, in detail, the strategy moving forward, then he and his team went to work. I was kept informed of every detail of my case, including weekly updates via email and phone calls. Marco prepared me for every hearing, meeting, and eventually trial. Marco and his staff are very detail oriented and have cultivated a system that is designed to produce the best possible outcomes. Brown Law did a fantastic job for me and I couldn’t have asked for better representation. A special thank you to Jon Hibshman and Jodi Jex, for their care and devotion, and for keeping me calm and prepared with all that this process involved.read more

The whole staff was extremely professional and helpful on my divorce case. I appreciated their straight forward billing procedures and didn't feel like they were looking to make the case bigger than it needed to be. They listened and helped expedite the divorce for me so I could put it behind me. I would definitely recommend them.read more

Marco is exactly the type of attorney you want to have on your side, he is level-headed, concise and driven. The legal expertise he and his team provide has been extremely beneficial for my family and me.read more

After interviewing a few different firms in the Salt Lake area, I hired Marco and his team for a difficult interstate paternity and child support case that included some unusual legal arrangements that had previously been made from the case several years before. I was living out of state and unable to travel back and forth to UT to work face-to-face with Marco and his staff, but I was kept well-informed and received prompt responses to my emails and phone calls either from Marco, McKenzie, one of the firm's associates, or Jodi, the Office Manager. They worked together to produce a strategy that led to the case eventually being ruled in our favor, and this was no small feat, considering the numerous and questionably ethical strategies attempted from the defendant's side.
While legal issues are typically something one does not look forward to, it is possible to have some peace of mind through the process if you are working with the right firm. Marco and his associates were that kind of firm for me with my case and I would hire them again should the need arise.read more

I am happy with the service, this group is very good, fast, with good work ethics and very professional ,McKenzie and Jodi kept me informed through the entire process, and I feel really comfortable with Brown Law.read more

As a new family law attorney, I sought out Marco's mentorship based on his reputation, expertise and innovative business model. Marco has been extremely generous with his time and resources and genuinely cares not only about his clients but his colleagues and fellow attorneys as well. Marco is all about providing value, whether it is to his individual clients through his representation, the general public through his informative blog, or to other members of the bar through his service and mentorship. Thanks, Marco!read more

I was a bit nervous about the whole process at first but after my consultation, I was confident that they were the team for me. It was quick and easy, nothing like I had imagined. Everyone there is friendly and they were always there to answer any questions I had.read more

I went to Marco for some advice and instead of trying to take my money he sat me down, talked about all my options and told me that hiring an attorney for my situation was not the best way to go. He helped me with paperwork and sent me in the right direction. The most honest, reputable attorney I have ever met. Would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone I know.read more

As a tax and estate planning attorney I have relied on and referred many clients to Brown Law, LLC for family law matters. The attorneys at Brown Law are efficient, well organized, responsive and skilled in their practice of law. I recently had the privilege of working with them, as co-counsel, to resolve a matter with probate and family law issues. They were great to work with and were very effective for our client.read more

Brown Law was a pleasure to work with and helped me with my case every step of the way. They made a difficult situation less stressful for me. McKenzie was fantastic and represented me and my case well in court. I look forward to working with Brown Law in the future and appreciate everything that was done for me.read more

Marco and his team of legal professionals are top-notch! The are eager to update me on my case and make sure I'm prepared for any upcoming legal situation. Marco is down-to-earth and relates well to his clients, but more importantly, he relates well to the judges and commissioners he goes before. He has a great reputation as being open and honest with them and they know that he is not pulling any stunts. Marco uses a calm, cool demeanor that is very compelling and and luring to the commissioner that we went before. He has given me excellent advice and strategies for my case, even when I wasn't sure about following his advice at first. In the courtroom, his strategies produced the results that I wanted. I can give a five-star rating with no reservations for Marco and his team. A+++++read more

Marco is an incredible attorney. I am an opposing family law attorney and have had numerous cases against him over the years. He does his clients a great service. He knows when to be aggressive & when to be reasonable. That saves his clients $. He thinks outside the box and comes up with very innovative ideas that get cases settled and clients moving on with their lives. If I ever can't take a case, I refer it to Marco. I don't respect any attorney more & couldn't agree more with him being named the Family Law attorney of the year by the Utah State Bar Family Law chapter.read more

I am just finishing up my deals with Brown Law, and not only are every attorney and person I have dealt with at this firm very good at what they do, they are kind and compassionate, and personable. I felt well cared for, by real people who cared about me as a person as well as my case. When I hired them I told them I wasn't interested in a long drawn out affair, and I feel like they stuck with their promise to move things along as well and as quickly as possible. I have recommended them to people I would again in the future.read more

We were well represented by Brown Law. I have had a difficult time with some other law firms that I have paid and they don't return my calls or answer e-mails, even when I was asking for the final bill! Mario responded very quickly to every question with a prompt and complete answer. When you are going through a difficult time in life it is very comforting to have reliable representation like we received from Brown Law.read more

I had some simple questions regarding my parental rights when it came to issues with custody and my ex-husband. I contacted Mr. Brown himself and he didn't hesitate one second to answer my questions. Not only did he take the time, but he answered them thoroughly with a detailed response that set my mind at ease. It was obvious he was well versed in family law - specific to Utah and child custody issues. I was impressed with the professionalism and knowledge, but was also impressed with the kindness and care that was shown to me during a difficult time in my life.read more

I highly recommend Marco Brown Law. Marco Brown, represented me in an injury case that occurred out of state. He worked tirelessly to represent me, including flying out of state to my deposition, and navigating the challenges of working with someone who lives out of state. He and his team were quick to answer any and all of my questions, and Marco would often call me after hours if we were unable to talk during the day to make sure that I was abreast of any new developments. I admire his work ethic, integrity and honesty, throughout the entire process. If you are looking for a lawyer who will fight for your interests, Marco Brown and his team will not let you down.read more

I can't say enough good things about Marco Brown and his team from Brown law. Marco is unlike most attorneys in previous experiences (Arrogant, abrupt and lack compassion). He is kind, compassionate, very competent and willing to take the time to get an in-depth understanding of what's going on, before determining the best course. He and his team created a positive experience that is very straight forward. Instead of guessing “who” is the most qualified law firm for your case. I would highly recommend that you contact Marco Brown at Brown Law.read more

I recently received an e-mail for "clients past, present, and future" for a seminar on budgeting. I wasn't able to attend, but I wrote back and told them if they every had another one I would love to attend. Apparently my e-mail got buried, but once Marco found it he immediately sent me an e-mail and told me he would be happy to meet with me to discuss budgeting. I told him that in the interim I had found myself an attorney (a former classmate of mine,) and so I didn't feel like I could take up his time. He told me that didn't bother him a bit and to go ahead and come. So I went to his office and he took an hour of his valuable time to help me learn how to budget effectively. I greatly appreciated his selflessness. He has also been willing to cheerfully answer my follow up questions. I am grateful to him for his willingness to help me!read more